The 2020 edition of the Football Innovation Summit focuses on the art and science of Player & Coach Development, Talent ID, Recruitment, Injury Prevention & Performance Optimisation from Academy to Elite Senior Football, and boasts innovation and applicability at its core.

Featuring 30+ Case Studies Focusing On:

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT: Understanding the athlete in front of you - the influence of PHV and DNA. Using match analysis to drive the training needs of your players. How female players benefit from training alongside men.

HIGH PERFORMANCE CONDITIONING: Effects of menstruation on female athletes. Detailing how to develop position specific strength, power, speed and stamina. Use of technology to manage loads - to overload or not to overload.

DATA OPTIMISATION: Using data to implement actionable plans not just monitor players. Big data, AI, machine learning and longitudinal studies. The role of data management and statistical analysis in recruitment, technical development, performance and injury prevention.

TALENT IDENTIFICATION: How to effectively identify, select, coach and manage the right players for your club. Importance of maturation points. Can behavioural studies provide the holy grail for spotting talent early.

RECRUITMENT STRATEGY: Understanding how to attract, keep and move on talent.

PLAYER PATHWAY OPTIMISATION: Identifying effective pathways and understanding the needs of the individual to best transition players into senior football. Loan management and the advantages and disadvantages of club partnerships.

APPLYING TECHNOLOGY: Understanding how to design and create effective hypotheses to apply the very latest technology to your club's needs and structure.